The BBAA would like to thank the companies / organizations below for their continued support of advancing astronomy and science in the eyes of the public through
their generous donations provided for VAAS 2017.

As confirmations of donation request are received they will be added to the list on this page. Check back for updates.

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PowerTank Lithium

The new PowerTank Lithium keeps the charge going for the astronomer on the go. The Lithium Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery chemistry has significant advantages over other
battery chemistries.

Smaller, lighter, safer, and easier to maintain than lithium-ion and sealed lead acid designs

Up to 2000 charge cycles – four times more than lithium-ion & 7 times more than sealed lead-acid designs.

Un-recharged shelf life of up to 10 years – 3 times better than lithium-ion and 10 times better than sealed lead-acid designs

Environmentally friendly – Does not use toxic heavy metals

Bob’s Knobs Collimation Thumbscrews

It’s easy just grab a Bob's Knob collimation thumbscrew and turn. You can even do it while looking through the eyepiece on most scopes. And you'll never drop
that pesky little Allen wrench or screwdriver into the grass again. Installation is a snap with the included instructions, and you can undo the modification at any time.

Sky & Telescope Jumbo Pocket Sky Atlas By Roger Sinnott

Sky & Telescope's celestial atlases are the standard by which all other star atlases have been judged for a half century. Now we've raised the bar
again with our Pocket Sky Atlas - Jumbo Edition. There has never been such a wonderfully detailed atlas so handy to take on trips and use at the telescope, thanks to its user-friendly size,
convenient spiral-bound design, and easy-to-read labels. The charts show both constellation boundaries and stick figures to help you find your way.

So, starting with our famous Pocket Sky Atlas, we enlarged all its 80 charts by 25% and added six more close-up regions (for a total of 10): the
Sagittarius Milky Way, the tail of Scorpius, the Big Dipper’s Bowl, the surroundings of Deneb, the Cone and Rosette Nebulae area, and Leo’s galaxy-rich tail. The result is Pocket Sky Atlas – Jumbo Edition.

Orion 10x50 Binocular Stargazing Kit

Complete kit with everything needed to become familiar with the night sky from the comfort of your backyard or wherever you roam

10x50 binoculars gather ample light for great nighttime views of the Moon, bright planets and constellations

Read the included Star Target planisphere with the RedBeam Mini LED flashlight to identify stars and constellations at any hour of night, all year round without
disrupting dark-adapted vision

Included Starry Night Special Edition software is a powerful tool for learning the night sky and getting the most out of the 10x50 binoculars